The baby name Maurise is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /mɔːˈriːs/ (MAW-REES),/ˈmɒrɪs/ (MOR-iss).
Maurise is Latin in Origin.
The baby name Maurise is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /mɔːˈriːs/ (MAW-REES),/ˈmɒrɪs/ (MOR-iss).
Maurise is Latin in Origin.
From Latin Mauricius (ultimately Maurus), Maurise is an uncommon variant of Maurice. Maurus referred to a person from Mauretania and was later interpreted as “Moorish” or “dark‑complexioned,” so the name is often glossed “the Moor” or “from Mauretania.” Filtering through Old French to English, the -ise spelling likely arose under French influence and by analogy with names ending in -ise, giving it occasional unisex use.
The name spread across medieval Europe through the cult of the 3rd‑century martyr Saint Maurice and remained familiar via nobles and scholars, then revived in the 19th–20th centuries. Today Maurise is rare but recognizable in Britain and North America. Related forms include Maurice (English/French), Morris (English), Moritz (German), Maurits (Dutch), Maurizio (Italian), Mauricio/Maurício (Spanish/Portuguese), and Mauro. Nicknames and diminutives: Mo, Maury, and Reese.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | Girls | 1920 | #234 | 3 | 737 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #292 | 2 | 6,876 |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #574 | 2 | 12,054 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,180 | 3 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,234 | 3 | 25,928 |
Maurise is popular in 11 countries — most recent births per country:
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